The Must-Have Exclusives From San Diego Comic-Con 2026
Everyone knows that the best part of any convention is the merch, but San Diego Comic-Con swag is…
Why one Barbie Dream Fest was anything but fabulous
Jacqueline Kerr arrived to a Florida convention center Friday, suitcases stuffed with intricate, hand-made costumes — pink sequined…
Why Mattel has a Barbie problem
Barbie manufacturer Mattel took a hit this week after its superstar doll failed to deliver. The El Segundo…
Not ‘Just Ken’: Mattel shares Barbie’s longtime boyfriend’s full name
At the 2024 Oscars, Ryan Gosling, reprising his role as Ken in Greta Gerwig’s 2023 movie “Barbie,” donned…
Mattel introduces its first Barbie with autism
Mattel is releasing its first autistic Barbie doll. Created in partnership with the Autistic Self Advocacy Network (ASAN),…
Toys are talking back thanks to AI, but are they safe around kids?
Stuffed animals that talk back. Chessboards with pieces that move on their own. And a chatty holographic fairy…
Cautious shoppers plan to spend less this Black Friday
Black Friday shoppers flocked to stores, hoping to get more bags for their buck as they grapple with…